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NO ANNONCE : CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK SPREAD CELLIER 18” X 10,875” InDesign CS4 CS5 23615-006_SAQ_Cellier_DPS_EN D107196B_10910_AnnCellier_Avril-Mai_DPS AG Montage à 100 % du format final SAQ_23615-006 PAGE 1 Épreuve à 86 % du montage Typo vérifiée CLIENT : SAQ 13/03/13 ÉPREUVE 1 Impression finale à 100 % Photos vérifiées PUBLICATION : Cellier (English) R.-C. PARUTION : APRIL/MAY 2013 Rédaction Directeur Direction Service à Client Production Correction Commentaires de création artistique la clientèle d’épreuves CD/DVD NO DOSSIER : 23615-006_10910 ATTENTION AdDIRECT FORMAT : Double Page Spread Le « trapping » est à faire par l’imprimeur selon ses propres specs. Date : 13.03.2013 COULEURS: 4 COLOURS Landmark Vineyards’ signature wine Overlook has made it onto Wine Spectator’s MAY 2 influential annual “Top 100” list no fewer than seven times in the last 15 years. The property itself boasts spectacular views of mountainous Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, and visitors can bring along a picnic lunch.

SONOMA: THE LITTLE SISTER riving north from San Ridge State Park to the east, Francisco to explore Sonoma County is a little cooler IWC 89 WA 90 California’s most than Napa and has hillier, more 2016 D famous wine regions, dramatic scenery. It’s the larger UNITED STATES AROMAS LANDMARK VINEYARDS it’s always a toss-up of the two regions in overall area, TOASTED ALMOND, WHITE- OVERLOOK CHARDONNAY 2010, as to whether to hit the Napa but most of its 300 are FLESHED FRUIT, BRIOCHE SONOMA COUNTY AVA Valley or Sonoma County first: much smaller properties than ACIDITY – MODERATE $36.50 00972059, 750 ML, 14.2% ABV The southern boundaries of both Napa’s estates. There’s a more SUGAR LEVEL – DRY NUMBER OF CASES: 125 are an hour outside the city. But laidback feel to Sonoma. Visitors BODY – FULL On a par with Burgundy’s best. let’s start with Sonoma, considered go there for the fun of trying Landmark Vineyards is critically the “little sister” to Napa in terms different wines, not to seek out PALATE – RICH acclaimed for taking a handcrafted of celebrity. Nestled between the big-name labels. More agricultural approach rather than a modern one. WOOD – EVIDENT Pacific coast to the west and the in nature and more focused on GRAPE: CHARDONNAY majestic mountains of Sugarloaf terroir than prestige, Sonoma

6 May 2013 IN STORES Napa and Sonoma are the must-sees of MAY 2 AND 16 California wine regions, but add the rising stars of Central Coast and Sierra Foothills and you have an even tastier road trip

through the Golden State. Highway 1 between Fort Baker and Jenner in Sonoma County. Vines were first imported to California by Spanish missionaries in the late 1700s. MAY 2 The industry was later developed by European settlers lured to the state by the gold rush of the mid-1800s. Today Chardonnay dominates wine production state-wide, at 16.8 percent, but is widely cultivated in Sonoma. CALIFORNIA, HERE WE COME

is the kind of place that would different experience as regards

appeal to many Quebecers. both the property and the wines. WA (87-89) WS 89 The best bet for touring this Owner Paul Hobbs, who also increasingly popular region is to makes wines in Argentina, AROMAS UNITED STATES 2017 plan two or three visits a is one of California’s most RIPE DARK FRUIT, CHERRY, PAUL HOBBS CROSSBARN VANILLA, JAM, BLACK day, interspersed with stops at revered vintners. His wines are PINOT NOIR 2010, OLIVES SONOMA COAST AVA natural attractions. You could, flamboyant but always respectful ACIDITY – MODERATE $40.25 11900910, 750 ML, for instance, sample the wines of their terroir, and his ultra- 14.2% ABV IMAGES. at Landmark Vineyards while modern winery could make the BODY – MEDIUM NUMBER OF CASES: 125 admiring the gorgeous gardens, pages of any decor magazine. Made from grapes hand-harvested

TODD/GETTY check out one of several state If you think that a terroir-centric PALATE – GENEROUS at night for extra freshness. parks that are within easy reach region like Sonoma must by Unfiltered and aged for 11 months JASON in French barrels. of Landmark, and then head definition be pretty rustic, WOOD – EVIDENT

PHOTO: to Crossbarn for an entirely Crossbarn proves otherwise. GRAPE: PINOT NOIR

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BEHIND THE WINE COPPOLA COPPOLA AT A GLANCE Named a line of sparkling wines for his daughter Sofia, herself an award-winning filmmaker. His grandfather Agostino made wine in the basement of his New York City apartment building. Coppola’s products MAY 2 are more refined but still meant for simple enjoyment. Coppola on his Sonoma winery: “A wine wonderland, a park of pleasure where people of all ages can enjoy all the best things in life – food, wine, music, dancing, games, swimming and performances of all types.”

Who he is His wines Master of cinema, and also a Most Coppola wines wine producer who’s earned are from his winery in widespread respect within Geyserville in Sonoma the industry. County’s Alexander Valley, the next valley over from His wine backstory Sonoma Valley. These 10 lines of wine have eye- In 1975, rich and famous after catching labels, such as making the first two films on the Director’s Cut wine in The Godfather trilogy, pictured here. Coppola bought a house and AROMAS UNITED STATES 2017 DARK FRUIT, PLUM, JAM, in Rutherford in the MOCHA FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA Napa Valley. More recently DIRECTOR’S CUT 2010, His definition ACIDITY – SUBTLE SONOMA AVA he’s been working on restoring $28.25 11882272, 750 ML, Napa’s historic Inglenook of a good wine 14.5% ABV BODY – FULL winery to its former glory, Coppola says he is not a NUMBER OF CASES: 150 hiring the technical director connoisseur and that, in his PALATE – GENEROUS Imposing and aromatic, as Coppola of one of Bordeaux’s premier view, a good wine is one wines go. Zin the way we like it. Ready for its close-up. grand classé estates, that makes everyone around WOOD – PRONOUNCED Château Margaux, to help. the table happy. GRAPE: ZINFANDEL IN STORES MAY 2 AND 16 SONOMA: THE LITTLE SISTER (CONTINUED)

Zinfandel is the third most-planted vine variety in California, after Chardonnay and Cabernet MAY 2 Sauvignon. It makes wines that typically have a spicy nose with aromas of dark fruit, smoke and earth.

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icknames are born extension, not polished enough, out of affection. So preferring more subtle and it is with Americans nuanced wines. But Zinfandel WA 89 WS 92 N and their cherished is gaining ground. Last year, “Zin.” Indeed, many French vintners acquired the AROMAS UNITED STATES 2021 American fans of Zinfandel right to plant the grape following CHOCOLATEY CHERRY, COFFEE, PLUM SEGHESIO FAMILY VINEYARDS wine long assumed the grape a modification in the Catalogue

(COPPOLA) OLD VINE ZINFANDEL 2009,

(DOG). must be native to the United Officiel des Espèces et Variétés ACIDITY – MODERATE SONOMA COUNTY AVA States, but both Zin and Italy’s de Plantes Cultivées en France. IMAGES $45.75 11266453, 750 ML, PHOTOS 15% ABV Primitivo grape are clones of an Perhaps in coming years, if the

GETTY BODY – FULL

BY NUMBER OF CASES: 125 unpronounceable Croatian vine French soil and climate suit PALATE – STRUCTURED With its velvety tannins, this high- variety, Crljenak Kaštelanski. the grape, we’ll be seeing more

CURRY/MAGNUM quality wine has a long life ahead.

CONTOUR Zin faces an uphill battle for blended wines accentuated with C

M Made by a leading Zin producer. WOOD – PRONOUNCED the hearts of some Quebecers, Zin – rather like a character

PHOTOS: STEVE GRAPE: ZINFANDEL who deem it too beefy and, by actor clinching leading film roles.

May 2013 9 Jocelyn Bissonnette (left), Isabelle Galarneau and Mathieu Bouyrie all have their own reasons for uncorking California wines. Bouyrie, creative producer at Augmented CPG, admires California winemakers’ audacity. “They work in an environment that puts a premium on new technologies and you can sense the innovation in the glass. They don’t seem at all restricted by the limits imposed by tradition. They really try to do something original with the grape.” Bissonnette, portfolio manager at a bank, often uncorks Zinfandel because “I know it’s always going to make my girlfriend happy.” And Galarneau, national accounts manager at Groupe Les Affaires, “fell NAPA: THE STAR ATTRACTION in love with ” while touring the Napa Valley by convertible last summer.

y far the best-known and Beringer, Opus One and Sterling. Choosing busiest of California’s wine which illustrious wine brand to visit is regions, Napa has some difficult as you drive the two routes. B 350 wineries crowded along is king in Napa. Highway 29 and the Silverado The climate is relatively hot on the flat Trail to the east. The wineries are cheek valley floor, but the hillside appellations by jowl, as if vying for visitors – and in get cooler weather and their wines deliver summer, be prepared to line up to tour an appealingly different expression of them. Still, Napa is de rigueur for first- the Napa terroir. Incidentally, Napa and timers exploring California’s wine regions. neighbouring Sonoma share an appellation Big-name wineries, each more come- at their southern tips: Carneros, notable hither than the next, include Domaine for its vibrant Pinot Noirs and excellent Chandon, Robert Mondavi, Beaulieu, sparkling wines.

10 May 2013 IN STORES MAY 2 AND 16

MAY 2

Rising numbers of visitors are taking hot-air balloon rides over Napa. Flights are at dawn and dusk, when winds are lightest. Balloon excursions are also available in other California wine regions, allowing tourists panoramic views from on high.

Don’t go looking for Waterstone Winery or its vineyard because they don’t exist. Veteran winemaker Philip Zorn and partner Brent Shortridge make the wines exclusively from grapes purchased from selected growers. Waterstone wines can be sampled at the Taste at Oxbow wine-tasting salon in the town of Napa, a stone’s Riding the Napa Valley Wine Train is a popular throw from the Napa Valley visitor activity. During the train’s leisurely three-hour Wine Train terminus. journey along the valley, passengers sip local wines and have a meal in their choice of a restored early-20th- century railway car, another refurbished car decorated in a style reminiscent of a Hollywood Western, or a dome car with panoramic views. Casual chic is famously a way of life throughout Napa. Stay at the well-known Auberge du Soleil, the BALLOON). epitome of laid-back luxe in the heart of the region for more than 20 years, and you’ll see what we mean. (HOT-AIR Superb beaches and rugged coastline lie to the west, on the other side of Sonoma. AROMAS UNITED STATES 2017 DARK FRUIT, EUCALYPTUS, WATERSTONE CABERNET PLACE/ALAMY Napa dining options are legion. A favourite is Tra ROSEMARY SAUVIGNON 2009, NAPA VALLEY AVA Vigne, a charming Italian eatery in St. Helena whose

CHUCK ACIDITY – MODERATE $29.70 11156211, 750 ML,

10); walls are covered in grapevines. Yountville, a town in 14.5% ABV the north of the valley, is home to several noteworthy NUMBER OF CASES: 150 (PAGE BODY – FULL establishments: the Domaine Chandon winery Exceptional quality-price ratio, SAVOIE restaurant and its outdoor terrace, plus The French PALATE – STRUCTURED according to many wine writers. Laundry and Bouchon, both run by one of California’s A California Cab that’s tannic enough LOUISE to accompany juicy meat. top chefs, Thomas Keller. Yountville also offers WOOD – EVIDENT

PHOTOS: memorable hot-air balloon rides over wine country. GRAPE: CABERNET SAUVIGNON

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Conveying freshness and complexity, the best Central Coast wines exemplify the new wave of California wines.

CENTRAL COAST: THE COOL ONE

overing an area of roughly 400 square kilometres between San Francisco Terroir is C and Santa Barbara, a radio signal. Central Coast has some “ IWC 88 WS 88 350 wineries that together account for We want to about 15 percent of California’s wine amplify the AROMAS UNITED STATES 2016 output. The Paso Robles and Monterey PLUM, BLACK CHERRY, BONNY DOON VINEYARD zones make up the heart of this signal without VIOLET, LICORICE, PEPPER, LE POUSSEUR 2009, WOOD CENTRAL COAST AVA sprawling wine region, which enjoys the distorting it. ACIDITY – MODERATE $26.80 10961016, 750 ML, cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean – Randall Grahm, 13.5% ABV and produces primarily Chardonnays, ” founder of Bonny BODY – FULL NUMBER OF CASES: 160 Pinot Noirs and . Central Coast is Doon Vineyard. A California gem from the eclectic also known for its breathtaking scenery, PALATE – GENEROUS Randall Grahm, Bonny Doon founder and most tourists and wine lovers and proud proponent of American- grown Rhône varieties. make it their mission to drive the Pacific WOOD – EVIDENT coast’s fabled Highway 1. GRAPE: SYRAH

12 May 2013 IN STORES MAY 2 AND 16

EASY GOURMET Roast chicken with mango-tomato-avocado salad

MAY 2 Salt, pepper, quality olive oil and a cast-iron skillet are pretty much all you need to produce an oven- roasted chicken that’s beautifully golden-brown on the outside. SIMON. CAROLINE BRONSTEIN, HEIDI STYLISTS: (CHICKEN); Santa Barbara, the southernmost remarkably fresh and complex

DOYON Central Coast appellation, shot Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. In to fame on the heels of the recent years, some winemakers IWC 88 ANDRÉ 2004 film Sideways. Its wines in the appellation, among them AROMAS (SURFER); have been the object of intense Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat, STRAWBERRY, CHERRY, UNITED STATES 2016 attention ever since. Like the have been moving toward greater CORIANDER IMAGES movie’s protagonist Miles, finesse and away from roundness AU BON CLIMAT PINOT NOIR 2010, ACIDITY – MODERATE SANTA BARBARA AVA enthusiasts make pilgrimages to and power in their wines. The $27.95 11604192, 750 ML, the area, located less than two aim is to provide consumers with BODY – MEDIUM 13.5% ABV

KINGSTON/GETTY hours north of Los Angeles, and wines that possess a natural NUMBER OF CASES: 150 marvel at the quality of the wines. acidity and are thus more food PALATE – GENEROUS Brims with fruit, flavour and finesse. With its microclimate and diverse friendly. Au Bon Climat, for Au Bon Climat’s sublime California Pinot JONATHAN Noirs enjoy an international reputation. soils, Santa Barbara is akin to an example, recommends pairing WOOD – EVIDENT

PHOTOS: American Burgundy, producing roast chicken with Pinot Noir. GRAPE: PINOT NOIR, MONDEUSE

May 2013 13 IN STORES MAY 2 AND 16

MAY 2

SIERRA FOOTHILLS: THE SURPRISE

nyone familiar with It’s a region of changing the pre-celeb Napa scenery where the old oak trees

and Sonoma of blanketing the terrain between (TASTING). 30 years ago will Sacramento and the San Joaquin A IMAGES tell you that Sierra River Delta give way to pine Foothills is as rustic as those forests laced with steep, winding regions were back then. Even roads in El Dorado County. With so, a handful of Sierra Foothills such different elevations and WS 92 wineries, including Terre Rouge, vineyard orientations, the wines WINEBRENNER/GETTY produce wines that are just are drawn from decidedly diverse AROMAS UNITED STATES BRENT as fine and compelling as those . Climate-wise, many ORANGE PEEL, SMOKE, RED DOMAINE DE LA TERRE ROUGE BERRY FRUIT, FLOWERS VIN GRIS D’AMADOR 2011, of Napa and Sonoma. Sierra people mistakenly believe that ACIDITY – MODERATE SIERRA FOOTHILLS AVA (VINEYARD); Foothills, a two-hour drive Sierra Foothills is very hot – but $22.95 11629710, 750 ML, northeast of San Francisco, it’s not. Zinfandel, widely planted SUGAR LEVEL – DRY 13.5% ABV is today the third-largest locally, often isn’t harvested BODY – FULL NUMBER OF CASES: 399 appellation in the United States. until early to mid-October, for A California rosé inspired by Provence, HALLSTEIN/ALAMY They’ve been making wine in instance, and the climate is PALATE – GENEROUS from dynamic, organic producer Bill Easton. THOMAS this area since the onset of the generally two or three weeks WOOD – SUBTLE gold rush. behind that of the Napa Valley. GRAPES: MOURVÈDRE, , SYRAH PHOTOS:

14 May 2013 WINE REGION CALIFORNIA | FLAGSHIP AREAS

In a state with more than 100 American Viticultural Area (AVA) appellations. Napa, Sonoma, Central Coast and Sierra Foothills are among the flagship regions. FAST FACTS • Historic roots By 1890 there were nearly 200 wineries in the Napa Valley and northern California. One was Inglenook, founded by the famous Finnish captain Gustave Niebaum and purchased in 1975 by Francis Ford Coppola, who renamed the property Niebaum-Coppola Estate. Visitors can tour the original “chateau,” where there’s a bistro, a museum and a boutique.

• Upstart upset California wines came of age in 1976 when they bested some of France’s most famous cuvées at the wine competition. The feat made headlines around the world.

• Foggy notions North of San Francisco, the Pacific fog hangs around vineyards until nearly noon, bringing cool temperatures and high hopes – especially for the Pinot Noirs produced in Carneros, an appellation that straddles Sonoma and Napa. Sonoma Napa Sierra • Thriving in America Cabernet Foothills Sauvignon does just as well in sunny California San Francisco as it does in Bordeaux’s left bank region, where it’s often mixed with in the grand cru classé wines. Cab Sauv is the most-planted Santa Cruz red grape in the state and generally produces Central age-worthy wines. Coast California • Belying biases While continuing to turn out many rich and fruity wines, California is Highway 1 now focusing to some extent on refinement without betraying its long-held identity. Wines are increasingly acidic and mineral, and less oaky and alcoholic, than previously. Santa Barbara Los Angeles Along with whitewashed, bougainvillea- framed houses overlooking the Aegean, Greece has its share of vineyards. And from them come some high-end wines unlike anything you’re familiar with. REVELATIONS BY THE GLASSFUL IN STORES MAY 2 AND 16

MAY 16

EASY GOURMET Scallop ceviche

MARITIME MATCHES BRONSTEIN, ’S SUGGESTION HEIDI Imagine the impressions in a mouthful of

STYLISTS: scallop ceviche with fleur de sel and lime, and ; you have a good idea of what is like.

(CEVICHE) The grape is native to Santorini and the wine WA 91 gets some of its minerality from the island’s DOYON volcanic soil. Though decidedly acidic, Assyrtiko One sip of AROMAS

ANDRÉ possesses a Mediterranean charm that Assyrtiko and ALMOND PASTE, APPLE, SMOKE, CITRUS, MINERAL GREECE complements dishes like tomato-basil salad, you can taste NOTES (DINERS); snow crab or plain or fried seafood. Its great ESTATE ARGYROS ASSYRTIKO 2011, Santorini’s ACIDITY – LIVELY SANTORINI PDO liveliness neutralizes the greasiness of fried IMAGES unique terroir, $22.95 11901091, 750 ML, foods, and because Assyrtiko has a strong SUGAR LEVEL – DRY 13% ABV burnished by the personality, it’s particularly suitable with BODY – LIGHT NUMBER OF CASES: 300 (6 BOTTLES) HATZ/GETTY simpler dishes accented with a dash of lime or island’s volcanic Sourced from old vines, this white PALATE – DELICATE SIMON. lemon juice. Estate Argyros’ cuvée is among is produced by a long-established INGOLF soil and sea air. family winery on Santorini. Greece’s best Assyrtikos. WOOD – UNOAKED

PHOTOS: CAROLINE — Hélène Dion GRAPE: ASSYRTIKO

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George Spiliadis aboard the Milos, a motor yacht owned by the family firm, on a stopover in Nafplio, Greece.

MAY 16 My father “showed diners that Greek food isn’t just souvlaki and moussaka! I want to do the same but with Greek wines.

– George Spiliadis,” Milos restaurants

A GRECIAN TURN eorge Spiliadis was just how good Greek wines are. a child when his “For example, the minerality and father – founder of hint of acidity in an Assyrtiko G the Milos restaurants pair perfectly with Japanese in Montreal, Athens, cuisine or seafood like oysters,

New York and Miami – sought crab and grilled octopus. And (SANTORINI). to introduce fine Greek wines to the red wines are great with

Quebecers. “It was the start of traditional lamb dishes. My own IMAGES the renaissance in favourite pairing is Greece and there was a big wine with roasted leg of lamb and fair in Thessaloniki. My father rosemary-and-olive-oil potatoes. AROMAS GREECE 2017 IMAGES/GETTY DARK FRUIT, VIOLET, GAIA ESTATE AGIORGITIKO & was so impressed that he arranged Surprisingly, Agiorgitiko also CAVAN CHOCOLATE, LICORICE SYRAH 2010, PELOPONNESE PGI a private import of Greek wines. goes really well with a meat- ACIDITY – MODERATE $24.95 11901066, 750 ML,

Unfortunately, after months of tomato sauce. But my greatest 14% ABV (SPILIADIS); waiting, when the ship got here coup is that I’ve converted BODY – FULL NUMBER OF CASES: 200 (6 BOTTLES) the wine tasted like vinegar my wife’s Italian family to This blend of an indigenous and LAFOND because it had sat too long in the Agiorgitiko for our traditional PALATE – GENEROUS international grape is a Greek nod sun on the docks in Greece.” Sunday dinner. For Italians to to the Supertuscans. Unfiltered, rich and promising. DOMINIQUE Twenty years on, Spiliadis adopt a Greek wine – that wine WOOD – EVIDENT delights in showing local diners has to be really good!” GRAPES: AGIORGITIKO, SYRAH PHOTOS:

18 May 2013 WINE REGION GREECE | TRIPLE THREAT

Santorini’s hot climate • Unique Profile suits the Assyrtiko Greece today produces wines that are at once grape – and tourists, modern and traditional, and that deliver a whole new drawn by the azure ocean palette of aromas and flavours. On connoisseurs’ and whitewashed villages radar screens are three fascinating Greek grapes. of this beautiful island in the Cyclades archipelago. • Archetypal Assyrtiko One of Greece’s best white varieties, Assyrtiko originated on the island of Santorini and has been grown since time immemorial. It generally makes wines that are fine and mineral, though they’re richer when produced from Assyrtiko grown on the mainland to the north. • Reliable Agiorgitiko This difficult-to-pronounce (ah-yor-yee-ti-ko) red grape is widely planted on the Peloponnese peninsula, also homeland to the famed Kalamata olives. The grape brings appealing notes of red-berry fruit to Agiorgitiko wine. • Powerful The name, which means “acid and black,” says it all: Xinomavro-based wines are usually potent, tannic and well served by the variety’s natural acidity. Produced primarily in northern Greece, these red wines also age admirably well.

JR 17 WA 93 WS 90 Xinomavro wines bring to mind AROMAS INCENSE, DRIED FLOWERS, -based DARK FRUIT, CHOCOLATE, wines from Italy’s SWEET SPICES Piedmont region. ACIDITY – MODERATE

MAY 16 BODY – MEDIUM

PALATE – GENEROUS Athens WOOD – EVIDENT

GREECE 2019 ALPHA ESTATE XINOMAVRO Cyclades RESERVE VIEILLES VIGNES 2008, Peloponnese AMYNTEO PDO $27.85 11902940, 750 ML, 13.5% ABV NUMBER OF CASES: 125 Superbly textured wine with aromas of fruit and spices. Produced from the Xinomavro grape by a winery Santorini with a rising reputation. GRAPE: XINOMAVRO IN STORES MAY 2 AND 16

Lobster can be served plain, in a salad, in a risotto or in countless other ways – and as such, paired with some remarkably different wines. RED,Lobster WHITE Loves AND BUBBLY MAY 16 MAY 16 MAY 16 RED, WHITE AND BUBBLY

PAIRING PERFECTION With plain lobster, a such as Blue Mountain Brut is just right. If you’re serving a lobster-and-citrus salad, the saltiness in the lobster meat calls for a mineral JR 15 WS 92 WA (88-89) wine with lime notes. You AROMAS AROMAS CANDIED LEMON, FLOWERS, AROMAS SPICES, KIRSCH CHERRY, also want to avoid wines APPLE HONEY, LIME, FLORAL RED FRUIT with oaky aromas that ACIDITY – LIVELY ACIDITY – MODERATE ACIDITY – MODERATE weigh down the bouquet. SUGAR LEVEL – DRY SUGAR LEVEL – DRY The solution? Try Loimer’s BODY – MEDIUM Terrassen Grüner Veltliner, BODY – MEDIUM BODY – LIGHT PALATE – GENEROUS whose subtly saline finish PALATE – GENEROUS PALATE – GENEROUS conjures the seashore. WOOD – UNOAKED WOOD – SUBTLE WOOD – SUBTLE Red-wine enthusiasts need to remember that when tannins encounter the CANADA 2015 saltiness of lobster, they BLUE MOUNTAIN VINEYARD AUSTRIA AND CELLARS BRUT, LOIMER TERRASSEN GRÜNER FRANCE come across as hard, OKANAGAN VALLEY VQA VELTLINER RESERVE 2011, DOMAINE CHIGNARD LES MORIERS masking that delicate $28.30 11881907, 750 ML, KAMPTAL DAC 2011, FLEURIE AOC lobster flavour. With 12.5% ABV $28.90 11901841, 750 ML, $22.95 11305686, 750 ML, lobster Rockefeller, open NUMBER OF CASES: 150 (6 BOTTLES) 13.5% ABV 13.5% ABV NUMBER OF CASES: 125 NUMBER OF CASES: 150 (6 BOTTLES) a Fleurie, a A great find from the Okanagan! This dry white exemplifies the quality A serious and spicy , full of cru with mingled finesse Flavourful sparkling wine conveys aromas of apple and nectar-producing potential in the Grüner Veltliner finesse, from a small winery that and spicy notes. flowers. Excellent quality-price ratio. grape. A fine treat from a pioneering boasts the best sites in the Rhône’s Austrian producer. Fleurie appellation. GRAPES: PINOT NOIR, CHARDONNAY,

PHOTO: ANDRÉ DOYON; STYLISTS: HEIDI BRONSTEIN, CAROLINE SIMON. STYLISTS: HEIDI BRONSTEIN, ANDRÉ DOYON; PHOTO: GRAPE: GRÜNER VELTLINER GRAPE: GAMAY

May 2013 21 Lobster Loves RED, WHITE AND BUBBLY (CONTINUED)

LOBSTER-MUSHROOM RISOTTO

INGREDIENTS 2 live lobsters, about 680 g DIRECTIONS 4 SERVINGS (1 ½ lb) each 1 onion, chopped STEP 1 STEP 4 Cook the lobsters in boiling water for seven Heat the rest of the oil on medium in a large 4 cloves garlic, chopped minutes, then plunge them into ice water. non-stick skillet. Add the rice and French 75 mL (5 tbsp) olive oil Remove the shells, cut the meat into pieces shallots and cook for about two minutes, 750 mL (3 cups) 35% cream and set aside. Reserve the empty shells. stirring. It’s important to gently stir the risotto continuously while cooking it. Add the wine 250 mL (1 cup) mushrooms, sliced STEP 2 and let the rice absorb the wine. Then add a 750 mL (3 cups) Arborio rice In a saucepan, soften the onion and garlic in ladleful of fish stock and let the rice absorb 30 mL (2 tbsp) of the oil. Add the lobster shells the fish stock. Repeat the process, one ladleful 2 French shallots, thinly sliced and the cream. Simmer on low for one hour of fish stock at a time, until the rice is al dente. 180 mL (¾ cup) or until the liquid has reduced by half. Strain Incorporate the mushrooms, lobster meat 1.5 L (6 cups) fish stock or and reserve. and lobster-flavoured cream. Let the liquid chicken bouillon, hot evaporate and add the butter and Parmesan. STEP 3 30 mL (2 tbsp) butter On medium, cook the mushrooms in 15 mL STEP 5 125 mL (½ cup) grated Parmesan (1 tbsp) of the oil. Reserve. Just before serving, garnish the risotto with the green onions. 3 green onions, chopped

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Different grapes but the same round, rich impression on the palate. The Santenay

MAY 16 wine Les Coteaux sous la Roche, for MAY 16 example, is a Chardonnay that shows both bracing acidity and sufficient roundness to go with mushroom risotto.

THE RIGHT WHITES Creamy mushroom risotto requires a rich-textured wine that can contend with the dish’s density. Les Coteaux sous la Roche, a Chardonnay from the Santenay appellation, has the requisite roundness, along with lots of refreshing acidity. Its aromas of butter and toasted wood are nothing short of perfection. The Chignin-Bergeron, made from , presents appealing aromatic complexity and a generous palate. This white Savoie is a wonderful match for the richness of mushroom risotto, with its harmonious flavours of white wine, fish stock and Parmesan.

SIMON. BD 17.5 BD 15 RVF 15

CAROLINE AROMAS AROMAS MINERALITY, TOASTED FRANCE 2017 WHITE-FLESHED FRUIT, FRANCE 2016 WOOD, SMOKE, BUTTER, DOMAINE OLIVIER LES COTEAUX FRUIT DROPS, MINERAL DOMAINE LOUIS MAGNIN 2008,

BRONSTEIN, APPLE, WHITE FLOWERS SOUS LA ROCHE 2010, SANTENAY AOC NOTE, RIPE APPLE CHIGNIN BERGERON AOC

HEIDI ACIDITY – MODERATE $29.25 11899912, 750 ML, ACIDITY – MODERATE $28.95 11901154, 750 ML, 13.5% ABV 13.5% ABV SUGAR LEVEL – DRY SUGAR LEVEL – DRY

STYLISTS: NUMBER OF CASES: 125 NUMBER OF CASES: 125 BODY – MEDIUM From a winery founded in the 1960s BODY – MEDIUM A not-to-be-missed white Savoie DOYON; and today recognized as one of from a widely admired biodynamic PALATE – RICH the best white-wine producers in PALATE – GENEROUS property where precision, perfectionism ANDRÉ : Burgundy’s Santenay appellation. and consistency reign supreme. WOOD – EVIDENT WOOD – UNOAKED

PHOTOS GRAPE: CHARDONNAY GRAPE: ROUSSANNE

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Quite the backstory lurks behind the name of this wine: Pink Floyd recorded their 1979 classic The Wall in a studio built on the Château Miraval grounds by then-owner, musician Jacques Loussier. Today the estate is owned by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

Provence ROSÉ GETS GRAVITAS

AROMAS FRANCE he cradle of rosés are notable for their texture and FRESH FRUIT, APPLE CHÂTEAU MIRAVAL BLOSSOM PINK FLOYD 2012, is Provence, and it’s minerality, and some can even ACIDITY – MODERATE CÔTES DE PROVENCE AOC still delivering the be aged for a few years. Rosé $25.15 11944980, 750 ML, SUGAR LEVEL – DRY T finest of these wines. is also incredibly versatile with 13.5% Indeed, France is the food, even more so than some BODY – LIGHT NUMBER OF CASES: 150 world’s biggest rosé producer, better-known wines. Gone is A pleasantly delicate rosé, named with 40 percent of its output the era when rosé was considered PALATE – DELICATE for the rock band that once recorded an album at the Provence property. coming from Provence. The best simply something to drink as WOOD – UNOAKED rosés – Bandols spring to mind – an aperitif in summer. GRAPES: GRENACHE, CINSAULT

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Crabmeat is MAY 16 “faintly salty and grapefruit is tart, so you want a wine with mingled freshness and fruitiness. A Bandol certainly fits the bill. – Hélène” Dion

The hot climate in southern France produces grapes that burst with sunshine yet also retain a natural acidity.

EASY GOURMET Crab with grapefruit

ROSÉ AT THE TABLE

(CRAB); SOMMELIER’S SUGGESTION When I need a rosé for strongly flavoured food, I think immediately of Bandol. DOYON Wines from this Provençal appellation are made mainly from three grapes: ANDRÉ Mourvèdre, the king of Bandol, for power; Grenache for roundness; and BD 14.5 Cinsault for elegance. The upshot is lively, generous and aromatic wines. FRANCE (WOMAN); Produced by the direct- method, without of the juice AROMAS DOMAINES BUNAN MOULIN APPLE, RED FRUIT, DES COSTES 2011, BANDOL AOC with the skins, Bandol rosés tend to be pale. Château Bunan, one such FLOWERS

MAGAZINE $22.75 11937974, 750 ML, SIMON. delicately coloured wine, is a good bet for crab with grapefruit. It will bring ACIDITY – LIVELY out the subtleties of the crabmeat and the freshness of the grapefruit, a fruit 13.5% ABV FIGARO NUMBER OF CASES: 150 LE SUGAR LEVEL – DRY CAROLINE that is otherwise difficult to match with wine. This rosé is an example of why I once paired a Bandol rosé with lamb and pork brochettes that I’d BODY – MEDIUM

PRIGNET/ Provence’s Domaines Bunan, now marinated with fresh thyme. By way of accompaniment, I whipped up a salad BRONSTEIN, delivering its first organic-certified of romaine lettuce and barbecued tomatoes. It all worked beautifully together. PALATE – GENEROUS FRANCK HEIDI , has such a good reputation. I love these kinds of simple, summery combinations. WOOD – UNOAKED GRAPES: MOURVÈDRE, CINSAULT,

PHOTOS: STYLISTS: — Hélène Dion GRENACHE

May 2013 25 Provence ROSÉ GETS GRAVITAS (CONTINUED)

MAY 16 SIMON.

BEGUILING BANDOL CAROLINE BRONSTEIN, HEIDI

rovence’s Bandol négociants-vignerons Emmanuelle STYLISTS:

region faces the Dupéré and Laurent Barrera (FISH); Mediterranean. Over – she’s a Quebecer, he’s French DOYON P the centuries, local – began offering a Bandol rosé, ANDRÉ wine growers have Cuvée India, in 2011; it earned FRANCE AROMAS created terraced vineyards where one star in the 2013 Guide DUPÉRÉ BARRERA CUVÉE INDIA 2011, TABLE); WHITE FLOWERS, BANDOL AOC grapes such as Mourvèdre, Hachette. Since the founding RASPBERRY, HERBS Grenache, Cinsault and Clairette of their business in 1998, the $24.95 11900805, 750 ML, (DINING ACIDITY – MODERATE 13% ABV shine at delivering red, white couple’s wines have garnered NUMBER OF CASES: 100 and rosé wines. The region’s international media acclaim. SUGAR LEVEL – DRY Quebec native Emmanuelle Dupéré limestone-rich, well-drained “A revelation for anyone who BODY – MEDIUM and French partner Laurent Barrera soil helps, as does the abundant harbours doubts about southern were chosen as the 2012 négociants of sunshine interspersed with [France] wines,” La Revue du PALATE – DELICATE the year by La Revue du vin de France. HUSSENOT/SOFOOD/CORBIS just the right amount of rainfall. vin de France declared in 2010. WOOD – UNOAKED GRAPES: MOURVÈDRE, CINSAULT,

Tapping into this potential, GRENACHE PHOTOS:

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If you’re serving fish cooked with tomatoes, garlic, olives and lemon, don’t hesitate to uncork a Bandol rosé with it. At once rich and refreshing, these wines are perfect with strongly flavoured dishes. With its subtle notes of fresh herbs and white flowers, Dupéré Barrera’s Cuvée India (opposite page) would be delicious with bream à la provençale. Though rosé is still viewed in some MAY 16 quarters as a summertime drink to be sipped as an aperitif, in France and here in Quebec, there’s definitely a move toward taking it more seriously as a food wine.

Acidity is the key to successful fish-and- wine pairings. The rule of thumb: There should always be more acidity in the wine than in the dish.

Domaine de la Bastide Blanche nestles below Le Castellet, one of Provence’s most picturesque hilltop villages. The winery turns out 80,000 bottles of this rosé annually.

BD 14 IWC 91 WA 90

AROMAS PINK GRAPEFRUIT, FRANCE STRAWBERRY, SPICES LA BASTIDE BLANCHE 2011, BANDOL AOC ACIDITY – MODERATE $23.95 11945317, 750 ML, SUGAR LEVEL – DRY 13.5% ABV NUMBER OF CASES: 149 BODY – MEDIUM Top critics all see big potential in this biodynamically farmed property EASY GOURMET PALATE – GENEROUS Pan-seared bream à la provençale in France’s Bandol appellation. WOOD – UNOAKED GRAPES: MOURVÈDRE, CINSAULT, GRENACHE

May 2013 27 MAY 2

WA 90 IWC 89 WA 88 WS 92 WA 90

P. 6 P. 14 UNITED STATES UNITED STATES 2016 FRANCE UNITED STATES FRANCE FOXGLOVE CHARDONNAY 2010, LANDMARK VINEYARDS DOMAINE D’E CROCE DOMAINE DE LA TERRE ROUGE DOMAINE BRUNO CLAIR CENTRAL COAST AVA OVERLOOK CHARDONNAY 2010, YVES LECCIA OSÉ 2011, VIN GRIS D’AMADOR 2011, PINOT NOIR 2011, $19.95 11900928, 750 ML, SONOMA COUNTY AVA PATRIMONIO AOC SIERRA FOOTHILLS AVA MARSANNAY ROSÉ AOC 13.9% ABV $36.50 00972059, 750 ML, $22.95 11900821, 750 ML, $22.95 11629710, 750 ML, $23.30 10916485, 750 ML, NUMBER OF CASES: 149 14.2% ABV 13.5% ABV 13.5% ABV 12.5% ABV An interesting and affordable NUMBER OF CASES: 125 NUMBER OF CASES: 199 NUMBER OF CASES: 399 NUMBER OF CASES: 250 California Chardo sourced On a par with Burgundy’s Charming rosé conveys notes A California rosé inspired This Burgundian rosé, produced from several vineyard sites. best. Landmark Vineyards is of red fruit, just right for spring. by Provence, from dynamic, throughout much of the Clair Forthright but not heavy, and critically acclaimed for taking Leccia is one of Corsica’s best organic producer Bill Easton. family’s winemaking history, showing pleasant freshness. a handcrafted approach rather winemakers. PAIRING: FISH WITH CITRUS was a particular hit in the last PAIRING: GRILLED SALMON than a modern one. PAIRING: GRILLED SHRIMP GRAPES: MOURVÈDRE, vintage. A must this spring. GRENACHE, SYRAH GRAPE: CHARDONNAY PAIRINGS: SEAFOOD PANINI, GRAPE: NIELLUCCIU PAIRINGS: CROUTONS WITH SHRIMP-AND-GOAT-CHEESE OLIVE TAPENADE, GRILLED RISOTTO CHICKEN BURGER GRAPE: CHARDONNAY GRAPE: PINOT NOIR

AROMAS AROMAS AROMAS AROMAS WHITE FLOWERS, HONEY, TOASTED ALMOND, WHITE- AROMAS ORANGE PEEL, SMOKE, RED DRIED FLOWERS, WILD PEAR, BUTTER FLESHED FRUIT, BRIOCHE CANDY, RED FRUIT BERRY FRUIT, FLOWERS STRAWBERRY, ORANGE PEEL ACIDITY – MODERATE ACIDITY – MODERATE ACIDITY – SUBTLE ACIDITY – MODERATE ACIDITY – MODERATE SUGAR LEVEL – DRY SUGAR LEVEL – DRY SUGAR LEVEL – DRY SUGAR LEVEL – DRY SUGAR LEVEL – DRY BODY – MEDIUM BODY – FULL BODY – MEDIUM BODY – FULL BODY – MEDIUM PALATE – GENEROUS PALATE – RICH PALATE – GENEROUS PALATE – GENEROUS PALATE – GENEROUS WOOD – UNOAKED WOOD – EVIDENT WOOD – UNOAKED WOOD – SUBTLE WOOD – UNOAKED

28 May 2013 ICON LEGEND SOURCES CITED:

WHITE WINE ROSÉ WINE Favourite BD : Bettane & Desseauve (out of 20) GV : Guide du vin, Nadia Fournier (out of ★★★★★) WINE PROFILE CHART IWC : International , Stephen Tanzer (out of 100) drink now through hold until drink now the year indicated the year indicated JR : (out of 20) RVF : La Revue du vin de France (out of 20) Presence and intensity of acidity, body, wood The potential longevity of a wine when stored in the proper conditions. Note that this is simply WA : Wine Advocate, Robert Parker (out of 100) and other elements at a guideline, with the exceptions – and they are numerous! – proving the rule. WS : Wine Spectator (out of 100) the time of tasting. MAY 2

IWC 88 IWC 88 WS 88

P. 12 P. 13 P. 8 P. 11 UNITED STATES 2016 UNITED STATES 2016 UNITED STATES 2016 UNITED STATES 2017 UNITED STATES 2017 DON SEBASTIANI & SONS BONNY DOON VINEYARD AU BON CLIMAT FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA WATERSTONE CABERNET AQUINAS CABERNET SYRAH LE POUSSEUR 2009, PINOT NOIR 2010, DIRECTOR’S CUT SAUVIGNON 2009, SAUVIGNON 2010, CENTRAL COAST AVA SANTA BARBARA AVA ZINFANDEL 2010, NAPA VALLEY AVA NAPA VALLEY AVA $26.80 10961016, 750 ML, $27.95 11604192, 750 ML, SONOMA AVA $29.70 11156211, 750 ML, $25.95 11901832, 750 ML, 13.5% ABV 13.5% ABV $28.25 11882272, 750 ML, 14.5% ABV 13.5% ABV NUMBER OF CASES: 160 NUMBER OF CASES: 150 14.5% ABV NUMBER OF CASES: 150 NUMBER OF CASES: 150 A California gem from the Brims with fruit, flavour and NUMBER OF CASES: 150 Exceptional quality-price ratio, A surefire hit with fans of eclectic Randall Grahm, finesse. Au Bon Climat’s sublime Imposing and aromatic, as according to many wine writers. California Cab Sauvs. A serious Bonny Doon founder and proud California Pinot Noirs enjoy an Coppola wines go. Zin the A California Cab that’s tannic and sturdy wine that calls for proponent of American-grown international reputation. way we like it. Ready for its enough to accompany juicy meat. food with equally bold flavours. Rhône varieties. PAIRING: MARINATED PORK close-up. PAIRING: FILET MIGNON BROCHETTES PAIRING: FLANK STEAK WITH PAIRINGS: GRILLED LAMB CHOPS, PAIRINGS: STEAK AND FRIES, GRAPE: CABERNET SAUVIGNON BLUE-CHEESE BUTTER BEEF BROCHETTES GRAPE: PINOT NOIR, MONDEUSE BARBECUED SPARERIBS GRAPE: CABERNET SAUVIGNON GRAPE: SYRAH GRAPE: ZINFANDEL

AROMAS AROMAS PATISSERIE, BLACKCURRANT PLUM, BLACK CHERRY, AROMAS AROMAS AROMAS JAM, VANILLA, ROASTED VIOLET, LICORICE, PEPPER, STRAWBERRY, CHERRY, DARK FRUIT, PLUM, JAM, DARK FRUIT, EUCALYPTUS, NOTES WOOD CORIANDER MOCHA ROSEMARY ACIDITY – MODERATE ACIDITY – MODERATE ACIDITY – MODERATE ACIDITY – SUBTLE ACIDITY – MODERATE

(BOTTLES). BODY – FULL BODY – FULL BODY – MEDIUM BODY – FULL BODY – FULL

DOYON PALATE – STRUCTURED PALATE – GENEROUS PALATE – GENEROUS PALATE – GENEROUS PALATE – STRUCTURED ANDRÉ WOOD – PRONOUNCED WOOD – EVIDENT WOOD – EVIDENT WOOD – PRONOUNCED WOOD – EVIDENT PHOTOS:

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WA WA 89 GV ★★★★ (87-89) WS 92 WS 89

P. 7 P. 9 UNITED STATES 2018 UNITED STATES 2016 UNITED STATES 2017 UNITED STATES 2021 GREECE CHATEAU ST. JEAN SEBASTIANI CABERNET PAUL HOBBS CROSSBARN SEGHESIO FAMILY VINEYARDS DOMAINE GEROVASSILIOU CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009, SAUVIGNON 2009, PINOT NOIR 2010, OLD VINE ZINFANDEL 2009, MALAGOUSIA VIEILLES SONOMA AVA ALEXANDER VALLEY AVA SONOMA COAST AVA SONOMA COUNTY AVA VIGNES 2011, EPANOMI IGP $30.50 11900557, 750 ML, $35.25 11881974, 750 ML, $40.25 11900910, 750 ML, $45.75 11266453, 750 ML, $21.95 11901120, 750 ML, 14.2% ABV 13.5% ABV 14.2% ABV 15% ABV 12.5% ABV NUMBER OF CASES: 150 NUMBER OF CASES: 125 NUMBER OF CASES: 125 NUMBER OF CASES: 125 NUMBER OF CASES: 300 (6 BOTTLES) Chateau St. Jean is one A charming Cabernet, typical of Made from grapes hand- With its velvety tannins, this This highly aromatic white is of Sonoma’s top wineries. this California region. Delivers harvested at night for extra high-quality wine has a long the perfect introduction to Its credo: “Only the finest.” a veritable flavour explosion. freshness. Unfiltered and life ahead. Made by a leading Greek wines. Its texture makes PAIRINGS: PORK SPARERIBS, Cab Sauv buffs will love it. aged for 11 months in French Zin producer. it agreeable with sushi and GAME SAUSAGES PAIRING: BARBECUED MEAT oak barrels. PAIRING: PEKING DUCK dishes containing ginger. GRAPE: CABERNET SAUVIGNON WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS PAIRINGS: GRILLED PORK BREAST WITH FRUIT SAUCE PAIRING: SUSHI TENDERLOIN, AGED CHEDDAR GRAPE: CABERNET SAUVIGNON GRAPE: ZINFANDEL GRAPE: MALAGOUSIA GRAPE: PINOT NOIR

AROMAS AROMAS MINT, RED PEPPER, AROMAS RIPE DARK FRUIT, CHERRY, AROMAS AROMAS BLACKCURRANT, OAK, BLACKBERRY, VANILLA, VANILLA, JAM, BLACK CHOCOLATEY CHERRY, JASMINE, EXOTIC FRUIT, SPICES COCOA OLIVES COFFEE, PLUM MINT, FLOWERS ACIDITY – MODERATE ACIDITY – MODERATE ACIDITY – MODERATE ACIDITY – MODERATE ACIDITY – MODERATE SUGAR LEVEL – DRY BODY – FULL BODY – FULL BODY – MEDIUM BODY – FULL BODY – MEDIUM PALATE – STRUCTURED PALATE – GENEROUS PALATE – GENEROUS PALATE – STRUCTURED PALATE – GENEROUS WOOD – PRONOUNCED WOOD – PRONOUNCED WOOD – EVIDENT WOOD – PRONOUNCED WOOD – UNOAKED

30 May 2013 MAY 16

WA 91 JR 15 WS 92 BD 15 RVF 15

P. 17 P. 21 P. 21 P. 23 GREECE GREECE CANADA AUSTRIA 2015 FRANCE 2016 ESTATE ARGYROS HATZIDAKIS CUVÉE NO. 15 BLUE MOUNTAIN VINEYARD LOIMER TERRASSEN GRÜNER DOMAINE LOUIS MAGNIN 2008, ASSYRTIKO 2011, ASSYRTIKO 2011, AND CELLARS BRUT, VELTLINER RESERVE 2011, CHIGNIN BERGERON AOC SANTORINI PDO SANTORINI PDO OKANAGAN VALLEY VQA KAMPTAL DAC $28.95 11901154, 750 ML, $22.95 11901091, 750 ML, $28.95 11901189, 750 ML, $28.30 11881907, 750 ML, $28.90 11901841, 750 ML, 13.5% ABV 13% ABV 14.5% ABV 12.5% ABV 13.5% ABV NUMBER OF CASES: 125 NUMBER OF CASES: 300 (6 BOTTLES) NUMBER OF CASES: 125 (6 BOTTLES) NUMBER OF CASES: 150 (6 BOTTLES) NUMBER OF CASES: 125 A not-to-be-missed white Sourced from old vines, this A Mediterranean discovery, A great find from the Okanagan! This dry white exemplifies the Savoie from a widely admired white is produced by a long- reminiscent of Burgundy in Flavourful sparkling wine quality potential in the Grüner biodynamic property where established family winery style. Complex, charming conveys aromas of apple and Veltliner grape. A fine treat from precision, perfectionism and on Santorini. and full, with elegant wood. nectar-producing flowers. a pioneering Austrian producer. consistency reign supreme. PAIRINGS: FRESH GOAT CHEESE, PAIRING: FISH WITH Excellent quality-price ratio. PAIRING: LOBSTER-CITRUS SALAD PAIRINGS: LOBSTER RISOTTO, SCALLOP CEVICHE PARSLEY PESTO PAIRING: PLAIN LOBSTER GRAPE: GRÜNER VELTLINER HARD CHEESES GRAPE: ASSYRTIKO GRAPE: ASSYRTIKO GRAPES: PINOT NOIR, GRAPE: ROUSSANNE CHARDONNAY, PINOT GRIS

AROMAS AROMAS ALMOND PASTE, APPLE, AROMAS AROMAS WHITE-FLESHED FRUIT, SMOKE, CITRUS, MINERAL FLOWERS, GRILLED BREAD, CANDIED LEMON, FLOWERS, AROMAS FRUIT DROPS, MINERAL NOTES WHITE-FLESHED FRUIT APPLE HONEY, LIME, FLORAL NOTE, RIPE APPLE ACIDITY – LIVELY ACIDITY – MODERATE ACIDITY – LIVELY ACIDITY – MODERATE ACIDITY – MODERATE SUGAR LEVEL – DRY SUGAR LEVEL – DRY SUGAR LEVEL – DRY SUGAR LEVEL – DRY SUGAR LEVEL – DRY BODY – LIGHT BODY – MEDIUM BODY – MEDIUM BODY – LIGHT BODY – MEDIUM PALATE – DELICATE PALATE – GENEROUS PALATE – GENEROUS PALATE – GENEROUS PALATE – GENEROUS WOOD – UNOAKED WOOD – UNOAKED WOOD – UNOAKED WOOD – SUBTLE WOOD – UNOAKED

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BD 17.5 JR 17 BD 14.5 BD 14 RVF 15 IWC 91 WA 90

P. 23 P. 25 P. 27 P. 26 FRANCE 2017 FRANCE 2016 FRANCE FRANCE FRANCE DOMAINE OLIVIER LES DOMAINE HENRI DARNAT DOMAINES BUNAN MOULIN LA BASTIDE BLANCHE 2011, DUPÉRÉ BARRERA CUVÉE COTEAUX SOUS LA ROCHE 2010, CLOS DU DOMAINE 2010, DES COSTES 2011, BANDOL AOC BANDOL AOC INDIA 2011, BANDOL AOC SANTENAY AOC MEURSAULT AOC $22.75 11937974, 750 ML, $23.95 11945317, 750 ML, $24.95 11900805, 750 ML, $29.25 11899912, 750 ML, $36.75 11900784, 750 ML, 13.5% ABV 13.5% ABV 13% ABV 13.5% ABV 13% ABV NUMBER OF CASES: 150 NUMBER OF CASES: 149 NUMBER OF CASES: 100 NUMBER OF CASES: 125 NUMBER OF CASES: 150 This rosé is an example of why Top critics all see big potential Quebec native Emmanuelle From a winery founded in the A great, bargain-priced Provence’s Domaines Bunan, in this biodynamically farmed Dupéré and French partner 1960s and today recognized introduction to the wines of now delivering its first organic- property in France’s Bandol Laurent Barrera were chosen as as one of the best white-wine the prestigious Meursault certified vintage, has such a appellation. the 2012 négociants of the year producers in Burgundy’s appellation. Appealing good reputation. PAIRING: CAJUN PORK CHOPS by La Revue du vin de France. Santenay appellation. liveliness, modern style. PAIRINGS: CRAB WITH GRAPES: MOURVÈDRE, CINSAULT, PAIRING: BREAM PAIRING: LOBSTER-MUSHROOM PAIRING: STEAMED LOBSTER GRAPEFRUIT, SUN-DRIED GRENACHE À LA PROVENÇALE TOMATO PIZZA RISOTTO WITH BUTTER SAUCE GRAPES: MOURVÈDRE, CINSAULT, GRAPE: CHARDONNAY GRAPE: CHARDONNAY GRAPES: MOURVÈDRE, CINSAULT, GRENACHE GRENACHE AROMAS MINERALITY, TOASTED AROMAS AROMAS AROMAS WOOD, SMOKE, BUTTER, AROMAS APPLE, RED FRUIT, PINK GRAPEFRUIT, WHITE FLOWERS, APPLE, WHITE FLOWERS PEAR, ACACIA FLOWERS STRAWBERRY, SPICES RASPBERRY, HERBS ACIDITY – MODERATE ACIDITY – MODERATE ACIDITY – LIVELY ACIDITY – MODERATE ACIDITY – MODERATE SUGAR LEVEL – DRY SUGAR LEVEL – DRY SUGAR LEVEL – DRY SUGAR LEVEL – DRY SUGAR LEVEL – DRY BODY – MEDIUM BODY – MEDIUM BODY – MEDIUM BODY – MEDIUM BODY – MEDIUM PALATE – RICH PALATE – GENEROUS PALATE – GENEROUS PALATE – GENEROUS PALATE – DELICATE WOOD – EVIDENT WOOD – SUBTLE WOOD – UNOAKED WOOD – UNOAKED WOOD – UNOAKED

32 May 2013 NATHALIE ROBERT MATHIEU FRÉGEAU BERGERON FILLION

These wine advisors were on the tasting committee and helped select the CELLIER favourites. Wine advisor Wine advisor Wine advisor MAY 16 Beaubien SAQ Sélection Rockland SAQ Sélection Île-des-Soeurs SAQ Sélection

WA JR 17 WS 89 (88-89) WA 93 WS 90

P. 24 P. 21 P. 18 P. 19 FRANCE FRANCE GREECE 2017 GREECE 2019 GREECE 2015 CHÂTEAU MIRAVAL DOMAINE CHIGNARD LES GAIA ESTATE AGIORGITIKO & ALPHA ESTATE XINOMAVRO PARPAROUSSIS AGIORGITIKO PINK FLOYD 2012, MORIERS 2011, FLEURIE AOC SYRAH 2010, PELOPONNESE PGI RESERVE VIEILLES VIGNES RESERVE 2005, NEMEA PDO CÔTES DE PROVENCE AOC $22.95 11305686, 750 ML, $24.95 11901066, 750 ML, 2008, AMYNTEO PDO $34.50 11900493, 750 ML, $25.15 11944980, 750 ML, 13.5% ABV 14% ABV $27.85 11902940, 750 ML, 13% ABV 13.5% NUMBER OF CASES: 150 (6 BOTTLES) NUMBER OF CASES: 200 (6 BOTTLES) 13.5% ABV NUMBER OF CASES: 150 (6 BOTTLES) NUMBER OF CASES: 150 A serious and spicy Gamay, full This blend of an indigenous NUMBER OF CASES: 125 A very fresh Mediterranean A pleasantly delicate rosé, of finesse, from a small winery and international grape is a Superbly textured wine with red displays subtle evolution. named for the rock band that that boasts the best sites in the Greek nod to the Supertuscans. aromas of fruit and spices. This nifty discovery is sure once recorded an album at the Rhône’s Fleurie appellation. Unfiltered, rich and promising. Produced from the Xinomavro to please. Provence property. PAIRING: LOBSTER ROCKEFELLER PAIRING: LAMB CHOPS grape by a winery with a PAIRINGS: PORK WITH PRUNES, IN RED-WINE SAUCE rising reputation. GRILLED CHICKEN PAIRINGS: FINGER FOODS, GRAPE: GAMAY ON ITS OWN AS AN APERITIF GRAPES: AGIORGITIKO, SYRAH PAIRINGS: CHARCUTERIES GRAPE: AGIORGITIKO GRAPES: GRENACHE, CINSAULT AND TERRINES GRAPE: XINOMAVRO

AROMAS AROMAS AROMAS AROMAS AROMAS INCENSE, DRIED FLOWERS, COOKED STRAWBERRY, FRESH FRUIT, APPLE SPICES, KIRSCH CHERRY, DARK FRUIT, VIOLET, DARK FRUIT, CHOCOLATE, PLUM, MENTHOL, SWEET BLOSSOM RED FRUIT CHOCOLATE, LICORICE SWEET SPICES SPICES, DRIED FRUIT ACIDITY – MODERATE ACIDITY – MODERATE ACIDITY – MODERATE ACIDITY – MODERATE ACIDITY – LIVELY SUGAR LEVEL – DRY (ADVISORS). BODY – MEDIUM BODY – FULL BODY – MEDIUM BODY – MEDIUM BODY – LIGHT

TREMBLAY PALATE – GENEROUS PALATE – GENEROUS PALATE – GENEROUS PALATE – GENEROUS PALATE – DELICATE JEAN WOOD – UNOAKED WOOD – SUBTLE WOOD – EVIDENT WOOD – EVIDENT WOOD – EVIDENT PHOTOS:

May 2013 33 QUEBEC TERROIR Domaine Mont-Vézeau Zéphyr Domaine Mont-Vézeau grows grapevines – and strawberries, from which it also makes wine – in the picturesque Petite-Nation area of Outaouais.

Along with 9,000 vines, the Foucault family has, for the past six years, been growing six varieties of strawberry. The fruit, selected as carefully as grapes are for winemaking, is vatted, chaptalized, yeasted and then slowly fermented to 16-percent alcohol.

The strawberry elixir is excellent as an aperitif, with cheese or with desserts such as a berry tiramisu or strawberries dipped in dark chocolate. TASTE TOUR Take Route 148, which skirts the Ottawa River, and stop halfway between Montreal and Ottawa ON MONTREAL’S to admire Château Montebello, Canada’s largest log hotel. Have a bite to eat on the terrace overlooking the river. In Montebello village, WESTERN DOORSTEP

check out the artisan chocolate company SIMON. , housed in the old train station, CANADA LIES A MAGNIFICENT DOMAINE MONT-VÉZEAU, and stop in at Fromagerie Montebello to CAROLINE ZÉPHYR 2011 sample Tête à Papineau cheese, named for $26.95, 11441338, 500 ML, 16% ABV Louis-Joseph, Petite-Nation seigneur and

REGION OF UNTAMED BRONSTEIN, A pure-strawberry wine made the way leader of the Patriotes (his manor is nearby). red wine is made. Delicately sweet, Then head north toward Lac Simon and HEIDI and balanced by the natural acidity NATURAL BEAUTY

Domaine Mont-Vézeau, where a warm welcome STYLISTS: of the fruit. awaits. All this makes for a charming day trip

PAIRINGS: DARK-CHOCOLATE with plenty of options along the way, from DOYON; FONDUE, FOIE GRAS MOUSSE AND RICH HISTORY.

WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS picnicking in the countryside and berry picking, ANDRÉ AROMAS: STRAWBERRY JAM, to swimming from sandy beaches and strolling

FLORAL NOTES in the forest. PLAN TO VISIT! PHOTOS:

34 May 2013 28 APRIL 26 TO FROM WHITE WINE PURCHASE OF WITH ANY OF $1 A DONATION OF QUEBEC TO FOOD BANKS WILL BE MADE MEMBERS AND ITS 18 MOISSON

GENEROUS WINES

The SAQ believes that before discussing the pleasures of the table, we should be aware that every month more than 422,000 food baskets are distributed to Quebecers in need. That’s why the SAQ is giving Food Banks of Quebec (FBQ) and its 18 Moisson members access to its outlet network.

UNITED AGAINST HUNGER By joining forces, the SAQ and FBQ aim to provide quality food in suffi cient quantities to thousands of Quebecers every day.

GET INVOLVED From April 26 to 28, 2013, a major campaign will take place in SAQ outlets to raise funds for the FBQ and its Moisson members.

Permit holders, SAQ agencies and Comptoirs Vin en vrac excluded. This charitable promotion is valid on April 26, 27 and 28, 2013, only, and applies exclusively to bottles of white wine. The SAQ will give Food Banks of Quebec $1 for each bottle of white wine sold. An additional amount will be given to Food Banks of Quebec for the sale of the following white wines: $1.50 for each bottle of Maison Nicolas Réserve, Chardonnay (00577122); $1 for each bottle of Bottero Di Cello Bianco, Veneto IGT (00430462); Rieflé Bonheur Convivial, , Alsace AOC (10915327); Cupcake, Chardonnay (11372791); Hanns Christof, Liebfraumilch QBA, Rheinhessen (00003269); Aveleda, Vinho Verde DOC (00005322). 18 years or over.

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